WATCH: The Earl Lecture Series Part 4
Watch the recording of the Earl Lecture Series, Part 3, here!
WATCH: The Earl Lecture Series Part 3
Watch the recording of the Earl Lecture Series, Part 3, here!
CLGS presents: 14th annual Georgia Harkness Lecture featuring Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel
Berkeley, CA – The Center for LGBTQ & Gender Studies in Religion (CLGS) at Pacific School of Religion (PSR) is honored to announce the 14th Annual Georgia Harkness Lecture. This year’s speaker, Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel, a renowned theologian and justice advocate, will present Sacred Reckonings with the Doctrine of Discovery’s Betrayal, exploring the intersections of queerness, resistance, and justice. The lecture will be held virtually on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 4 PM (Pacific).
WATCH: The Earl Lecture Series Part 2
Watch the recording of the Earl Lecture Series, Part 1, here!
WATCH: The Earl Lecture Series Part 1
Watch the recording of the Earl Lecture Series, Part 1, here!
Pacific School of Religion to Launch Kwaray: A Bold Initiative to Reimagine Theological Education
Pacific School of Religion (PSR), a leading progressive Christian seminary known for its commitment to social justice and inclusive ministry, is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Kwaray, a bold and collaborative initiative designed to reimagine theological education. Drawing on the best of the Bay Area’s technological innovation and expanding the reach of PSR’s academic programs, Kwaray will be a distributed learning network that connects diverse voices and experiences, creating an inclusive, dynamic educational ecosystem. This groundbreaking initiative has been made possible by a generous grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. A primary aim of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s grantmaking in religion is to deepen the religious lives of Christians, principally by supporting efforts that enhance congregational vitality and strengthen the leadership of Christian communities.
Change Happens Now Podcast: Season 7, Episode 6: Breaking Barriers: How Kwaray is Reimagining the Future of Theological Education
Rev. Dr. David Vásquez-Levy, President of Pacific School of Religion, discusses the origin story of Kwaray, a new community-based learning platform dedicated to equipping rising faith leaders as they navigate an era of profound spiritual and cultural upheaval.
Change Happens Now Podcast: Season 7, Episode 5: Blueprints for Change: Redefining Architecture through Justice, Equity, and Community
As the first female principals at Bora Architecture, Amy Donohoe and Jeannie Lai champion justice-oriented design, making educational spaces innovative, inclusive, and inspirational. They sat down with us to talk about their personal and professional journeys and the importance of design justice, equity, and community engagement in architecture. We hear about the challenges of a male-dominated industry, the historical lack of diversity in architecture, the importance of recognizing and addressing biases in design, and creating inclusive spaces that prioritize the needs of both staff and clients.
PSR Announces 2024 Earl Lecture Series: Disruptive AI, Christian Nationalism, and Democracy
REGISTER FOR OUR OCTOBER 1ST LECTURE, “WHAT WAS MEANT FOR EVIL: MAKING AI & RELIGION WORK FOR US,” HERE The rise of Christian Nationalism in the U.S., along with other forms of religious nationalisms around the world, threaten to turn back the clock on hard fought progress on issues of equality, diversity, and…
So Help Me God: Faith, the Presidency, and my Doctor of Ministry: a Reflection by Dr. Robert W. Lee, IV (DMin ’24)
Recent graduate Dr. Robert W. Lee, IV (DMin ’24) reflects on the Presidency, faith and his journey at PSR ahead of the presidential election.